UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Illinois defeats Wisconsin 25-19, 15-25, 25-22, 25-23 in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Caroline Welsh (21) celebrates with teammates after a point against Wisconsin during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Caroline Welsh (21) and middle blocker Ashlyn Fleming (12) dive for a ball during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney (15) spikes the ball against Wisconsin outside hitter Molly Haggerty (23) during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) spikes the ball against Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Duello (14) during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) hits the ball against the block from Wisconsin middle blocker Tionna Williams (11) and outside hitter Madison Duello (14) during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Morgan O'Brien (16) hits the ball during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney (15) and middle blocker Ashlyn Fleming (12) reach to block a hit from Wisconsin outside hitter Molly Haggerty (23) during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) eyes the ball during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Taylor Kuper (3), outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) and defensive specialist Morgan O'Brien (16) dive for a ball during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois teammates celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois teammates celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois teammates celebrate on the court after defeating Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

Illinois head coach Chris Tamas celebrates on the court after Illinois defeated Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) sets the ball during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Morgan O'Brien (16) hits the ball during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois head coach Chris Tamas watches from the bench during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois head coach Chris Tamas talks with his team in a timeout during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

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Illinois Head Football Coach Lovie Smith watches from the stands during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship between Illinois and Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) sets the ball during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Guitarist Lou DiBello performs the national anthem before the start of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship between Illinois and Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Morgan O'Brien (16) runs onto the court as players are introduced before the start of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Caroline Welsh (21) serves during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) and middle blocker Ali Bastianelli (5) reach for a block against Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Loberg (21) during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7), setter Jordyn Poulter (1) and middle blocker Ali Bastianelli (5) wait for a serve during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) serves during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois middle blocker Ali Bastianelli (5) and outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) celebrate after a point during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Taylor Kuper (3) serves during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Fans cheer from the stands during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) dives for a ball in front of a section of Wisconsin fans during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Caroline Welsh (21) serves during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) sets the ball for middle blocker Ashlyn Fleming (12) during the second set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) and defensive specialist Caroline Welsh (21) watch for a serve during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois middle blocker Ashlyn Fleming (12) serves during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois middle blocker Ashlyn Fleming (12) celebrates with outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) after a point during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois defensive specialist Taylor Kuper (3) celebrates with teammates outside hitter Beth Prince (8) and defensive specialist Morgan O'Brien (16) after a point during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) serves during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois teammates celebrate after a point during the fourth set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois head coach Chris Tamas wipes his eyes while talking with reporters after Illinois beat Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois players warm up before the start of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Members of the Spike Squad cheer as Illinois players are announced before the start of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

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Play-by-play announcer Dave Loane calls the game during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

John Fronczak, a 2016 Illinois alumni who now lives in Madison, does the splits in front of the Spike Squad section during the third set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois teammates celebrate on the court after defeating Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Emily Hollowell (14) gets a high five from a fan as the team does a victory lap around the court after defeating Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois setter Kylie Bruder (4) and Megan Cooney (15) cut pieces of net with teammates after defeating Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois teammates sing the school song on the court after defeating Wisconsin in the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) spikes the ball during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.

UI Volleyball vs. Wisconsin: NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Photographer: Stephen Haas

Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney (15) hits against Wisconsin middle blocker Dana Rettke (16) during the first set of the Elite 8 match of the NCAA 2018 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against Wisconsin at Huff Hall Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign.